Consultancy, Model Legislation for Bycatch Mitigation

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World Wildlife Fund
Washington, D.C., USA
Full-time

In addition to cataloguing and analyzing existing regulations, as well as guidance provided under the U.S. MMPA Import Regulations, the contractor will be expected to consult with a number of recognized experts who will be able to assist with identification of gold standard regulations and additional components to strengthen any proposed regulatory model. They should include, but are not limited to:

  • WWF Out of the Net ACAI and Cetacean Initiative;
  • S. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (responsible for implementation of the MMPA):
  • The International Whaling Commission’s (IWC) Bycatch Mitigation Initiative (BMI) and BMI Expert Panel;
  • The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • And the CMS/ACCOBAMS and ASCOBANS Secretariats.
Skills/Experience: 

The following experience and competencies are essential for the role:

  • Background in law, policy, legislative review, etc.
  • Background in fisheries and bycatch.
  • Strong English writing skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to take initiative to find resources and expertise where required.
Compensation/Benefits: 

A maximum of $5,000 USD is available for this phase of the project.

How to Apply: 

https://careers-wwfus.icims.com/jobs/2466/consultancy%2c-model-legislati...

Job Function: 
Conservation & Environmental Science

Organization Info

World Wildlife Fund

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Website: 
worldwildlife.org
Founded: 
1991
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Animal Advocacy / Shelters
International
Mission: 

For 50 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally.

WWF's unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.

Programs: 

WWF works to: 

  • Conserve the world's most important forests to sustain nature's diversity, benefit our climate, and support human well-being
  • Safeguard healthy oceans and marine livelihoods
  • Secure water for people and nature
  • Protect the worlds most important species
  • Drive sustainable food systems to conserve nature and feed humanity
  • Create a climate-resilient and zero-carbon world, powered by renewable energy

These things are not just “nice to have". . . they are “need to haves." They are the things that make it possible for us to live. And so, to ensure our very survival, they must be kept safe.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 17 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 17 2019
Hiring Organization: 
World Wildlife Fund
industry: 
Nonprofit